The animated video begins with the Eiffel Tower in the French capital draped in a golden brown coat. The 15-second short ...

A controversy has seemingly erupted over a promotional video of the Dutch fashion brand Merrachi. The ad showed a hijab ...

Animated advert for modest clothing brand sparks controversy and Islamophobic criticism among social media users and ...

French political leaders condemned the ad as a 'deliberate provocation,' while social media was ablaze with divided opinions ...

Strident reactions have been sparked in France by a promotional video by Dutch clothing company Merrachi, which depicts the Eiffel Tower covered in a hijab ( Islamic headscarf ).

The ad has sparked intense reactions in France, with many criticising the brand for its perceived blending of French and Islamic symbols.

It wasn’t an obvious day to climb the Eiffel Tower. It was the end of November, 1989. Overcast and cold, with clouds obscuring the city. Anita Hansen, then in her early 20s, was studying French ...